Tag: relationships

On relationships.

“Relationships require give and take. Don’t be selfless until you’ve been selfish—in learning who you are, what you want, and how to give and receive love in a healthy, mature way.”

Read my latest published article on The Elephant Journal.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/01/opening-our-hearts-admitting-our-wrongs-and-loving-imperfectly/

Opening our hearts, admitting our wrongs and loving imperfectly.

“The truth is, I wasn’t happy with myself at the time and the trickle effect had an impact on those I love and care for the most.”

Admitting we were wrong or hurtful is a kind, brave and human thing to do. It requires the demolition of our defenses and invites us to open our hearts, stepping into the shoes of others and making an amends for our wrongdoings.

Continue reading “Opening our hearts, admitting our wrongs and loving imperfectly.”

The kind of love that makes the world go round.

“Love becomes a liability and solitude becomes our insurance.”

If you haven’t yet read this on my blog, please visit The Elephant Journal. Read, hopefully heart and share far and wide for those who may benefit from this article.

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/12/l-o-v-e/

L.O.V.E.

They say that love is what makes the world go round and I think most of us would agree.  We spend our lives chasing it, finding it, working to keep it – and losing it.  For the fortunate ones, they find their once in a lifetime. For the less fortunate ones, they spend their lifetime trying.

Many relationships look perfect on the outside and you wonder what their secret is. They seem satisfied, content and well – happy.  You know them.  They are the couples and families who photograph beautifully on the holiday card, shining bright from the inside out, radiating love and all it entails.  We are fully aware that in reality, no relationship is perfect and as effortless as some may seem, even those couples have their struggles. Continue reading “L.O.V.E.”